What put a white cop and a black youth on a tragic collision course? On a frigid winter's night in 1973, William "Rabbit" Wells, a young man of mixed race, was shot and killed by a white policeman named William Sorgie outside a bar. The shooting stunned the placid, prosperous communities of New York. For twenty-five years author William Loizeaux, who went to high school with Rabbit, hasn't been able to let go of a story that struck at the core of the place that he, along with Rabbit and Sorgie, called home. With clear-eyed compassion and unsparing honesty, The Shooting of Rabbit Wells recreates the lives of both victim and killer and the forces that brought them together. By giving us the life of Rabbit Wells, Loizeaux makes us understand-and feel-how unacceptable and irreparable his loss... Less

At first it looks like a small gray ball of fluff, its head a cloud of frizzy feathers, fine as dandelion seeds. The baby bird isn’t even strong enough to spread its wings, but ten-year-old Nick is determined to save it. Together with his best friend, he coaxes the wild bird he names Marcy to eat worms and take rides on their fingers. Then he watches, amazed, as she finally opens her wings – and flies! As Marcy grows, so does Nick – forced to make some hard choices about friends and family. And for the first time he dares to ask questions about the death of his soldier father. But other questions loom in the air: Will Marcy try to fly away? And will Nick be able to let her go?  Beautifully rendered drawings capture the poignancy and joy of this unforgettable story about growing up,... Less

A Recipe for Life by the Doctor s Dietitian: Smart, healthy eating does not have to be boring, bland or stressful! It can be colorful, tasty, and fun it s just a matter of making informed choices and having the tools to accomplish your health goals. This book provides a comprehensive, full-color nutrition roadmap that includes simple, delicious recipes designed to improve your health. Dopart, who is a much sought-after expert on diabetes prevention and care, wrote the book after years of looking unsuccessfully for a research-based, easy-to-understand nutrition guide to share with her patients. With one in three people either insulin- resistant or prone to become diabetic, her carefully researched and beautifully crafted book couldn t arrive at a better time. It dispels many nutrition... Less

What opens the door to disease in our body? What€€enables us to get well? Dr. William A. McGarey€€answers these questions and shows us the way to€€glowing good health. Guided by the teachings of Edgar€€Cayce, Dr. McGarey has treated thousands in his€€Arizona clinic. He treats the human body not as a€€biochemical factory but as a whole entity in time€€and space, affected by our consciousness and the€€experienced of life, now and through many€€ incarnations. Utilizing holistic concepts that use our€€minds creatively to bring health to our bodies, Dr.€€McGarey shows us a process of healing that includes:€€ special diets and herbs, the preparation and use€€of Cayce's famous castor oil packs. Effective€€ healing massages, an exercise program, treatments for€€specific illnesses, including... Less

Store Search search Title, ISBN and Author Life and Letters of Hannah E. Pipe by Anna M. Stoddart Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New So many of Miss Pipes friends, teachers, and old pupils have contributed to this attempt to reconstruct the fabric of her life before it crumbles into oblivion, that I can only express my deep obligation to them all, without singing from the roll of their names for special acknowledgment more than those of Miss Pope, Lady Hu

Every little girl loves a pretty new dress, and my daughter Anna was no exception. Trembling with emotion, she ripped open the department store bag that contained her new dress, tights, shoes, and undergarments. Then she pulled out the lavender floral print dress, caressing the silk lining and rubbing her face in the soft fabric. Platya, she whispered. Dress. The quiet was only momentary, though as the reality of the situation sank in. Platya, she then cheered. Halya doma. Halya is going home. Although it was the first time in her life that she had ever owned any piece of clothing, it was not the dress that brought such emotion, but what it represented. The new dress meant that it was finally the day that Halya (whom we would name Anna) would leave the orphanage and travel home to live... Less

According to designer Anna Sui, Rock and roll is so much a part of my life that I wanted to capture its energy, independence, and playfulness in a fragrance that would let every girl be her own rock star. So if you want to be a rock star or know someone who does, this is a perfect scent; its edgy and trendy. This fruity floral for women opens with Top notes of William pear, green orange and peach skin, strikes an accord at the heart with honeysuckle, jasmine and lotus. On base? The notes are sensual comprised of cedar, amber and vanilla. Skus will show a very high dollar amount once being set to out of stock. The supplier does this as the pricing may vary once back in stock.

   &n bsp  &nbs p  Product DetailsOriginal Title:A Soldier's Daughter Never CriesActors: Barbara Hershey - Dominique Blanc - Jane Birkin - Kris Kristofferson - Leelee SobieskiDirector: James IvoryCondition: NEWFormat: DVDFormat Size: FullscreenRuntime : 128 minsLanguage: English Subtitle: English SubtitlesRegion code: Region 1 (United States, Canada, Bermuda, U.S. territories) Discs: 1Rating: RGenre: DramaRelease Year: 1998Description: "'This fictionalized story, based on the family life of writer James Jones, is an emotionless slice-of-life story. Jones here is portrayed as Bill Willis (Kris Kristofferson), a former war hero and now successful author who obviously drinks too much and is starting to experience health problems. Living in France with... Less

Store Search search Title, ISBN and Author A Doctor by War by William J. Post Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New In the summer of 1939 a brilliant high school graduate, Ted Sharron, from Tyler, Texas is taken to Poland by his uncle #039;s fiance, Chris Goldman, a child protg. Ted is tutored by her as she has many secrets to learning. Ted #039;s uncle, Aaron Jacobs, and his fiance, Chris, had just finished their residency at New York General Hospital. Aaro

The curious life of controversial avant-garde author and Beat poet William S. Burroughs serves as the subject of this documentary from Chicago-based filmmaker Yony Leyser. A gay drug addict who shot to infamy with his unguarded look at the drug and queer cultures, Burroughs made headlines when he shot his wife in Mexico City, and achieved infamy when his groundbreaking novel NAKED LUNCH was banned in the U.S. David Cronenberg, John Waters, Genesis P-Orridge, Patty Smith, Gus Van Sant, Laurie Anderson, and other celebrities/artis ts influenced by Burroughs' surreal body of work weigh in on why his influence today is still as strong as it was when he was in peak form.